Operating instructions

G3 Series Safety
Areas of responsibility
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3.5 Areas of responsibility
The manufacturer
• Is responsible for the safe condition of the machine on delivery, including instruc-
tion handbook and accessories, according to the sales documentation.
The owner or person authorised by him:
• Ensures that only adequately trained personnel, who have been properly ins-
tructed and have read and understood the content of the safety instructions in
this chapter, will operate and maintain this machine
• Clearly determines the responsibility of the operators and service personnel as
required in the instruction handbook
• Checks the personal protective equipment of operators and service personnel
• Is responsible for the safe condition of the machine
• Ensures that servicing and maintenance is carried out according to the mainte-
nance schedule
• Notifies the manufacturer of any accident involving the machine that results in se-
rious injury or substantial material damage
• Removes the machine from service immediately if defects arise that are detri-
mental to its operational safety
Operators and service personnel:
• Wear the necessary personal protective gear
• Halt operation immediately in the event of faults
• Report any changes which are detrimental to operational safety
• Keep the equipment clean
• Check the operation of the emergency stop switches before starting work
3.6 Personnel requirements
The operators and service personnel must meet the following requirements:
• Be physically and mentally suitable
• Be qualified by means of thorough training in the use of the machine
• Have read and understood the operating manual/service manual
• Be over the age of 16
• Have knowledge of first aid and the use of fire extinguishers